Great Britain
Great Britain is a large European island, located to the northwest of the main continent. The island consists of England, Scotland and Wales, which, along with Northern Ireland, make up one sovereign state, the United Kingdom.
Muggle government
The island is administrated by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the Muggle world, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the Muggle world.
Magical government
It is governed by the British Ministry of Magic in the wizarding world.
Even though Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom, it is part of the British Ministry of Magic in the wizarding world.
Magical education
Many British wizards and witches attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Scotland. Established around the 10th century, Hogwarts is considered to be one of the finest magical institutions in the wizarding world.
Children with magical abilities are enrolled at birth, and acceptance is confirmed by owl post at age eleven.
Those who do not wish to attend Hogwarts have the option of home-schooling or attending a foreign school.
Mature students can attend Euro-Glyph School of Extraordinary Languages in London or Leeds.
Magical creatures
Native to Great Britain
The following are found through Great Britain
Native to Northern Europe
- Unicorn
- Hippogriff
- Goblin
- Doxy
- Knarl
- Troll
- Graphorn
- Gnome
- Red Cap
- Jobberknoll
- Dugbog
- Glumbumble
- Nogtail
- Mackled Malaclaw
- Hag
Native to the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean
Native to England
Native to Scotland
- Selkie
- Blast-Ended Skrewt
- Giant Squid
- Hebridean Black (Hebrides Islands)
- Quintaped (Isle of Drear)
- Vampyr Mosp
- Hinkypunk
- Flying Seahorse
Native to Wales
Magical games and sports
England
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Scotland
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Wales
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Food and beverages
- The source of the sparkling beverage McSpratts is in the Vale of McGowan in the Scottish Highlands.
- Quintin Black was a brand of alcohol produced and sold in Scotland by the Quintin family.
